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Unusual Activity Report
This daily report focuses on three key components that can lead to market momentum: unusual options activity, insider buying, and institutional sponsorship. By scanning for these signals each day, we uncover potential stock movements driven by notable trades, insider transactions, and institutional investments. Using advanced algorithms and proprietary research methods, we sift through vast amounts of data to identify unique opportunities, offering timely insights highlighting emerging market momentum.
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Standout Options Trades
This section highlights notable options trades reflecting significant sentiment—bullish, bearish, or mixed—characterized by high-dollar-value transactions or large trade sizes exceeding prior open interest. When open interest rises from the previous day, it often indicates the creation of new positions rather than the closing of existing ones, suggesting a fresh outlook on the underlying stock or ETF.
For instance, call buying generally signals an expectation of upward movement, while selling calls suggest the trader anticipates the price will stay below a certain level. Put selling reflects confidence that the price will hold above the strike, implying stability. In contrast, put buying may reveal a bearish outlook or serve as a hedge against a larger bullish position elsewhere.
Note: This report highlights large, unusual options trades identified for their size and potential impact, representing individual sentiment rather than broad market consensus. These trades are informational and are not intended as buy or sell signals. They reflect noteworthy activity observed during the trading day and should be viewed as one part of a broader analysis.
Options Flow Analysis: Trading Day 2025-2-7
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-2-7. Each section highlights significant institutional activity, providing sentiment, key observations, and market expectations based on the data. All numbers represent large block trades likely executed by institutional players, not total-market figures.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: High activity with $20,184,411 in call premium bought and $9,666,959 in call premium sold. On the put side, $15,526,789 in premium was paid to buy puts, while $30,670,570 was collected from selling puts.
Total Values: Net premium of $25,661,233
Expectations: The substantial premium collected from put selling suggests bullish confidence in price stability. However, the high put buying indicates some downside hedging, creating a mixed sentiment overall.
Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $31,586,788 in call premium bought versus $12,987,671 sold. Put premiums are significantly lower, with $2,870,164 bought and $1,545,655 collected from puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $17,274,608
Expectations: The dominance of call buying and relatively low put activity indicates strong bullish sentiment, with expectations for upward price movement.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $22,479,609 in call premium bought, exceeding $12,406,648 in calls sold. Puts show $7,901,090 bought and $9,892,900 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $12,064,771
Expectations: Strong call buying and put selling suggest bullish expectations for price appreciation.
AppLovin Corporation (APP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $8,241,732 in call premium bought with minimal selling at $30,615. No significant put activity observed.
Total Values: Net premium of $8,211,117
Expectations: The heavy focus on call buying with negligible put activity signals strong bullish sentiment.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $21,812,343 in call premium bought, $14,175,459 in calls sold. Put premiums were $1,633,347 bought and $1,599,289 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $7,602,826
Expectations: Strong call buying alongside balanced put activity indicates bullish sentiment, expecting price gains.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $9,996,000 in call premium bought with minimal calls sold at $14,884. Put activity includes $4,069,097 bought and $44,752 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $5,956,771
Expectations: Heavy call buying with limited put activity suggests bullish sentiment, anticipating upward price movement.
MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: $11,532,229 in call premium bought, $5,747,451 sold. Put premiums are $6,940,525 bought and $6,215,726 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $5,059,979
Expectations: Balanced call and put activity reflects mixed sentiment, possibly hedging alongside bullish positioning.
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $8,956,195 in call premium bought, $4,581,513 in calls sold. Put activity is limited, with $480,170 bought and $697,165 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $4,591,677
Expectations: Strong call buying combined with put selling supports a bullish outlook.
American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $4,573,324 in call premium bought with negligible selling at $9,600. Put activity shows $115,023 bought and $55,699 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $4,504,400
Expectations: High call buying relative to minimal put activity indicates bullish sentiment, expecting price gains.
Under Armour, Inc. (UAA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: No call activity reported. Put premiums show $585,190 bought and $4,708,542 collected from puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $4,123,352
Expectations: The heavy put selling indicates bullish sentiment despite the lack of call activity, reflecting confidence in price stability.
BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (BBAI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $6,218,954 in call premium bought, $2,659,151 sold. Puts show $902,528 bought and $594,959 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $3,252,234
Expectations: Strong call buying and moderate put activity suggest bullish sentiment with expectations of upward price movement.
Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $4,509,291 in call premium bought, $1,427,570 sold. Limited put activity with $39,285 bought and $143,950 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $3,186,386
Expectations: Strong call buying with minimal put activity indicates bullish sentiment.
Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $3,770,867 in call premium bought, $792,388 sold. Put activity includes $549,757 bought and $671,896 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $3,100,618
Expectations: Strong call buying and put selling reflect bullish sentiment, anticipating price appreciation.
Sea Limited (SE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $732,600 in call premium bought with no significant put buying and $2,365,000 collected from put selling.
Total Values: Net premium of $3,097,600
Expectations: High put selling relative to call activity indicates bullish sentiment, reflecting confidence in price stability.
Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-2-7
This section focuses on unusual trades that stand out on an individual basis. These trades are highlighted for their distinctiveness, reflecting significant activity that diverges from typical market behavior.
AZUL (AZUL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant call buying with multi-sweep and CBOE trades for January 15, 2027, expiry. Contracts traded at a $2 strike with 707 days to expiry.
Total Values: $214,500
Strike Price: $2
Expectations: With the spot price at $1.945, the bullish sentiment reflects an expectation of upward movement over the long term, aiming for gains well above the strike.
Conduent (CNDT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying with multi-sweep trades for March 21, 2025, and April 17, 2025, expiries. Strikes at $4 with 42 and 69 days to expiry.
Total Values: $115,000
Strike Price: $4
Expectations: Spot price at $4.095–$4.12 indicates bullish positioning, expecting a rise beyond the current levels within the short-term timeframe.
BP (BP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Extensive call buying and put selling across various expiries. Calls for February 14, 2025, through March 21, 2025, with strikes around $32–$34 and puts sold for September 19, 2025, and January 16, 2026.
Total Values: $548,707
Strike Price: $20–$34
Expectations: Calls suggest bullish momentum above spot prices of $32.295–$32.435. Put selling reinforces bullish sentiment, reflecting confidence in maintaining levels above these strikes.
Vista Energy (VIST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying for March 21, 2025, expiry, with strikes at $50 and 42 days to expiry.
Total Values: $415,496
Strike Price: $50
Expectations: Spot price at $52.445–$52.54 reflects expectations for continued upward movement, staying above strike levels.
Sea Limited (SE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling for September 19, 2025, expiry at a $135 strike with 224 days to expiry.
Total Values: $2,365,000
Strike Price: $135
Expectations: Spot price at $123.025 signals strong bullish sentiment, anticipating price recovery above the strike.
Alkermes (ALKS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for February 21, 2025, expiry at strikes around $31–$34 with 14 days to expiry.
Total Values: $573,070
Strike Price: $31–$34
Expectations: Spot price at $31.58–$31.83 reflects expectations for short-term gains above strike levels.
Paradyne Networks (PDYN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for February 21, 2025, expiry at an $11 strike with 14 days to expiry.
Total Values: $105,830
Strike Price: $11
Expectations: Spot price at $10.2794 indicates bullish positioning for a breakout above $11.
Exxon Mobil (XOM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large call buying for April 17, 2025, expiry at a $105 strike with 69 days to expiry.
Total Values: $3,202,800
Strike Price: $105
Expectations: Spot price at $109.645 indicates bullish momentum to sustain above the strike.
International Paper (IP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling for March 21, 2025, expiry at a $55 strike with 42 days to expiry.
Total Values: $264,763
Strike Price: $55
Expectations: Spot price at $56.485 reflects confidence in maintaining levels above the strike.
Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for December 19, 2025, expiry at a $15 strike with 315 days to expiry.
Total Values: $500,000
Strike Price: $15
Expectations: Spot price at $10.615 signals bullish positioning, targeting gains toward and above $15.
AppLovin (APP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for February 21, 2025, expiry at a $430 strike with 14 days to expiry.
Total Values: $2,109,240
Strike Price: $430
Expectations: Spot price at $381.614 reflects aggressive bullish bets for a near-term rally above $430.
Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for March 21, 2025, expiry at a $40 strike with 42 days to expiry.
Total Values: $325,000
Strike Price: $40
Expectations: Spot price at $39.09 suggests bullish expectations for a breakout above $40.
Lockheed Martin (LMT)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Put buying for March 21, 2025, expiry at a $425 strike with 42 days to expiry.
Total Values: $2,644,680
Strike Price: $425
Expectations: Spot price at $450.5 reflects bearish positioning, anticipating a decline below the $425 strike.
Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Put buying for March 21, 2025, expiry at a $200 strike with 42 days to expiry.
Total Values: $1,475,000
Strike Price: $200
Expectations: Spot price at $216.861 signals bearish sentiment, anticipating a drop below the strike.
Insider Transactions
Each day, insider transactions provide insights into the movements of key executives and shareholders within various companies. These transactions can signal confidence in future performance or a need to liquidate holdings. Today’s report identified the most significant insider purchases and sales, highlighting influential figures and companies that made notable moves. Let’s take a look at some of today’s standout transactions.
US Insider Purchases
AVROBIO Inc (AVRO)
Buyer: Timothy A. Springer (Non-Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 660,000 (+212.8%)
Price: USD 50.00
Total Value: USD 33,000,000
TKO Group Holdings Inc (TKO)
Buyer: Silver Lake West HoldCo, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 80,062 (+3.8%)
Price: USD 166.84
Total Value: USD 13,357,544
Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL)
Buyer: Paul J. Fribourg (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 25,700 (+6.6%)
Price: USD 65.63
Total Value: USD 1,686,691
1-800-Flowers.Com Inc (FLWS)
Buyer: Fund 1 Investments, LLC (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 165,500 (+2.8%)
Price: USD 8.03
Total Value: USD 1,329,246
US Insider Sales
Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
Seller: Robert B. Ford (Chairman and CEO)
Shares Sold: 285,388 (-56.5%)
Price: USD 131.17
Total Value: USD 37,435,200
Eli Lilly and Co (LLY)
Seller: Lilly Endowment Inc (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 28,727
Price: USD 870.39
Total Value: USD 25,003,579
Visa Inc (V)
Seller: Kelly Mahon Tullier (Vice Chair, Chief People & Corporate Affairs Officer)
Shares Sold: 33,741 (-48.0%)
Price: USD 349.77
Total Value: USD 11,801,529
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT)
Seller: Christopher J. Nassetta (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 40,653 (-34.4%)
Price: USD 268.83
Total Value: USD 10,928,746
CDN Insider Purchases
First National Financial Corp (FN)
Buyer: Stephen Smith (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 24,796 (+0.3%)
Price: CAD 40.34
Total Value: CAD 1,000,271
Dynacor Group Inc (DNG)
Buyer: Philippe Chave (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 130,000
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 715,000
Lavras Gold Corp (LGC)
Buyer: Rostislav Christov Raykov (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 157,600 (+2.5%)
Price: CAD 2.13
Total Value: CAD 335,688
Dynacor Group Inc (DNG)
Buyer: Philippe Chave (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 40,000 (+26.7%)
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 220,000
CDN Insider Sales
Celestica Inc (CLS)
Seller: Robert Andrew Mionis (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 420,896 (-44.2%)
Price: USD 122.28
Total Value: USD 51,467,331
Celestica Inc (CLS)
Seller: Yann Louis Etienvre (Officer)
Shares Sold: 79,652
Price: USD 122.28
Total Value: USD 9,739,878
Institutional Spotlight: PINDUODUO (PDD)
PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) has experienced significant shifts in institutional ownership, reflecting evolving market sentiment. As of the most recent quarter, 1,104 institutional owners hold positions in PDD, with 1,051 long-only, 5 short-only, and 48 managing both long and short strategies. This represents a -1.08% change from the previous quarter, highlighting slight repositioning among major stakeholders.
The total institutional shares held long amount to 450,362,965, reflecting a decrease of 11.83 million shares or -2.56% quarter-over-quarter. The institutional value of long positions stands at approximately $52.57 billion, while the average portfolio allocation to PDD has declined by -8.49% to 1.54%. These figures suggest a cautious approach among institutions, potentially driven by broader market factors or company-specific developments.
Despite the overall reduction, several institutions have made notable new investments. David Tepper’s Appaloosa LP significantly increased its position, adding 3.36 million shares, representing a 63.40% new allocation. Similarly, Philippe Laffont’s Coatue Management LLC boosted its holdings by 2.28 million shares, marking an 88.11% new position, signaling strong conviction. Other prominent new additions include Sean Huang’s First Beijing Investment Ltd with a 21.68% increase and Xuan Liu’s Keystone Investors Pte Ltd, which grew its stake by 75.53%.
Major shareholders like Baillie Gifford & Co, BlackRock, Inc., and Vanguard Group Inc. continue to hold significant positions, indicating sustained long-term interest. Notably, Baillie Gifford & Co added 988,042 shares, a 2.74% increase, reinforcing its confidence in PDD’s growth prospects.
Conclusion:
While PDD has experienced a modest decline in overall institutional ownership, the influx of new positions from high-profile investors like David Tepper and Philippe Laffont suggests a divergence in sentiment. Some institutions are reducing exposure, while others are making bold new bets. This mixed activity reflects a complex outlook, with strategic reallocations signaling both caution and confidence in PDD’s future performance.
Institutional Momentum Watchlists
(Stocks are sorted to highlight those with the strongest momentum at the time of the scan)
Welcome to the Institutional Momentum Watchlist, an exclusive feature for our members. This list highlights stocks that have recently caught the attention of institutional investors, either through new purchases or significant additions. These stocks are selected based on promising technical setups that suggest potential momentum. Our systematic approach filters for opportunities where institutional sponsorship aligns with favorable technical conditions, offering a unique edge in your trading strategy. Keep an eye on this watchlist as we update it each weekend with the latest insights from the market.
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US Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – US – Institutional – 2025-02-08
DOCS, LEU, SWI, AFRM, EXPE, OKLO, TTWO, SMR, MGNI, FUNC, FUTU, EZPW, MIND, INOD, IREN, VCTR, CNTA, SSNC, UPST, FRHC, HIMS, RSSS, PPC, PRTH, GSHD, FINV, PANW, FTNT, ANET, GDS, KALA, EQH, DCGO, ATAT, LTH, CARG, CEE, CART, EHC, IBKR, OWLT, MCHI, ORCL, QFIN, DUOL, IOT, RPRX, WEC, BHF, FLUT, HMN, USM, STEP, FOUR, CLBT, COOP, MDGL, AJG, CMI, CRBG, ABT, ZS, IP, ALKS, EBAY, AON, OGE, SBUX, RDWR, UGL, JD, WRBY, Z, FCNCA, META, SGHC, CVNA, DPG, MAR, DAL, AM, DVAX, SE, AXON, BSX, GRND, FMS, CME, WEAV, V, HTGC, WELL, MCO, PPL
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-02-08
CTS.TO, ELBM.V, ARX.TO, OGC.TO, HBM.TO, TVK.TO, III.TO, WILD.TO, FM.TO, DR.TO, WRN.TO, DPM.TO, POU.TO, POW.TO, TOU.TO, TOT.TO, SKE.TO, BB.TO, WTE.TO, X.TO, NEO.TO, GDI.TO, OLA.TO, DFY.TO, EQB.TO, LGO.TO, CGY.TO, LIF.TO, PEY.TO, NDM.TO, CG.TO, RUS.TO, ACO/X.TO, EFN.TO, DNTL.TO, CJ.TO, SII.TO, KEY.TO, MATR.TO, OR.TO, SU.TO, SAP.TO, IFC.TO, TOY.TO, FC.TO, ARG.TO, DSG.TO, PHX.TO, ASM.TO, ATZ.TO, DXT.TO, SLF.TO, WDO.TO, NGD.TO, AIF.TO, QBR/B.TO, EXE.TO, AD/UN.TO, MFC.TO, VHI.TO, CU.TO, PZA.TO, PPL.TO, ARIS.TO, ENB.TO, TXG.TO, FTT.TO, EMP/A.TO, CAE.TO, LUG.TO
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